Matters is moving to the new modern Intranet in SharePoint. The Matters site will no longer be accessible after 12/19/19.
Please contact Kristin Polywacz with any questions.
The Trustyle Salon is offering a seasonal pomegranate and fig pedicure for $35. The pedicure includes:
Call the Trustyle Salon at 608-246-6068 to book your appointment or stop by Room B1208 in the Truax Campus to check availability.
Published October 25, 2017.
Free flu shots will be given out to Madison College employees and students on Tuesday, Oct. 10, and Wednesday, Oct. 11, near the Atrium Café from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Students must show a valid OneCard and staff must provide their current WPS or GHC insurance card. Stop by the coffee shop after and get a free smoothie shot.
Published October 9, 2017.
The Madison College Massage Clinic, located in the Truax Health Education Building Room 141, will begin scheduling appointments Oct. 16, and will continue to schedule until all appointments are full. Appointments are limited to four per person. The massage clinic will be openand scheduling appointments for Oct. 25, through Dec. 13.
Clinic hours:
Scheduling options:
If you make an appointment over the phone, do not schedule one online as well. Please allow one week for the clinic to return your calls.
The cost is $35.00 for a one-hour massage. Only cash and checks are accepted. Clients should bring the correct amount to the appointment.
Published September 29, 2017.
This year, Madison College Nursing and EMS students are partnering with GHC and to administer flu shots at 9 campus locations.
There is no charge for employees if the flu shot is billed to WPS, GHC or Medicare. Please bring your insurance card and the authorization/billing form. Other insurance companies cannot be billed.
There is no charge for students taking credit courses with a valid OneCard.
Flu clinic dates and locations:
Published September 27, 2017. Updated October 9, 2017.
The Tour de Cure is a family friendly event for people of every age and skill level, ranging from walks to a 100k bike ride. The proceeds benefit the American Diabetes Association, the leading organization providing advocacy and funds for research and education. The event is scheduled Saturday, Sept. 16 at American Family Insurance Headquarters.
The minimum fundraising goal for each team member participant is $200. There is also a $35 registration fee.
Busy that day? Consider helping the college’s team reach its fund-raising goal of $5000.
Contact Denise Reimer at 608-234-4484 for more information or visit the team page to sign up or donate.
Published September 1, 2017.
Madison College is forming a team for the Madison Mini-Marathon and 5K. The Madison Mini race will be held on Saturday, Aug. 19, beginning at the Memorial Union Terrace with a 5K (3.1 miles) and a half marathon distance (13.1 miles).
Register before July 20 to save 10 percent by using promo code "MATCMMM." After July 20, registration will be full price.
Contact Team Lead and Social Media Specialist Maureen Alley at ext. 3321 for more information.
Published July 17, 2017.
The Trustyle Salon, located on the first floor of the Truax Campus, is offering free men’s haircuts on Monday, July 17, at 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Cosmetology students will work alongside their instructors during this time. Please be aware that there is a time commitment of two and a half hours per haircut.
If you are interested, please contact Hospitality instructor Jeff Patterson.
Published July 10, 2017. Updated July 17, 2017.
Students of the Therapeutic Massage program are hosting a Stress Reduction Workshop in the Atrium of the Health Education and Information Technology Building.
The workshop is Thursday, July 13, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. and is open to staff, students and the public.
Stations will highlight various stress reduction techniques including:
Everyone is welcome to drop in to learn about stress reduction strategies and techniques from the Madison College Therapeutic Massage Students.
Published June 28, 2017.
Looking for someone to create a personalized fitness plan just for you? Volunteer to become a simulation client for the spring '17 Personal Trainer Development course. Each volunteer will be paired up with a student from the class. At the conclusion of the semester your student will have created a program tailored to your goals! To volunteer or ask questions, please contact Adrian Shepard, Recreation Management Program faculty, at (608) 616-3566. This opportunity is on a first come, first served basis.
Published January 30, 2017.
Sign up for the Resiliency through Mindfulness class, occurring every Wednesday from 5:30-8 p.m. This class will take place in the Truax Health Building beginning Feb. 1 and ending March 29 (the room number will be provided after registering).
Mindfulness can expand your practice exponentially through cultivating mindful presence, unconditional kindness, acceptance, patience and curiosity we can become more effective, resilient and effective professionals. These techniques are based on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s research on decreasing physical and emotional chronic pain, as well as Kristin Neff’s research on Mindful Self-Compassion.
To register, please call (608) 258-2301 and choose option two. Please sign up at least one week prior to the first class. The cost of the class is $229.
If you have any questions, please contact Education Program Coordinator Amanda La Grew at (608) 243-4483.
Published January 9, 2017.
